Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Dibden Purlieu
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Dibden Purlieu, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Old water stains in the roof space
Pre-purchase roof survey in Dibden Purlieu: what you get
Some roofs can’t be seen well from ground level or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and chimney mortar that has eroded, we can find out what’s behind it.
Around Dibden Purlieu, you will mostly find houses and bungalows of different ages. Older roofs may still have their original slates or clay tiles, with fixings and underlay that have done a long stint. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs frequently have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Dibden Purlieu?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that don’t match can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
Historic houses like Beaulieu Palace House, about 2.9 miles south-west, show how far back building around Dibden Purlieu goes. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Before booking anyone
- What the survey will not cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Dibden Purlieu
Is Dibden Purlieu within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Dibden Purlieu?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. You need the report before you exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Why get it checked now?
Even if you go ahead regardless, knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan. The report shows what needs doing first, so you can plan work before small faults get bigger. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Dibden Purlieu, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a survey in Dibden Purlieu, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Nearby places to Dibden Purlieu
What else we do in Dibden Purlieu
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from ground level are enough for a first look.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Dibden Purlieu
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Dibden Purlieu: local notes
Dibden Purlieu lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
For landlords with property near Southampton Town Quay station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. For an older house near a landmark like St. Andrew's Church and Centre, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Dibden Purlieu is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Hampshire, we cover Dibden Purlieu.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Dibden Purlieu: Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Near you in Dibden Purlieu
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Testwood School and Noadswood School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Southampton Town Quay station, roughly 2.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Mercury Marshes.
What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Dibden Purlieu
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles